Emmanuel 1: Something Missing?

Unseen realities are all around us. Undetected by our physical senses, they exist around us profoundly affecting our lives. The Christmas story points to that reality. The ordinary simple shepherds were gifted with a magnificent vision of heaven. The experience left them trembling in fear. This vision emphasized God’s greatness, our smallness, and his immense love. Possessing the power to obliterate us, God instead incarnates into human form to grant us intimacy with him. This intimate relationship will revolutionize our lives entirely. The invitation to experience God’s glory here and now is open to us. Yet, many miss out on this heavenly glory. Why is that so? Could it be we need to make a paradigm shift in the way we view prayer?